Chebsey Parish Council meeting 3rd June 2024

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and asked for any questions from the public. A member of the public said he could not access the website page containing the minutes of the meetings on his mobile phone. It was agreed Cllr B Samra will look into the matter. Action : Cllr B Samra

It was suggested a note be put in the Parish Magazine giving the website details so residents can view the minutes. Action: Clerk

Cllr J Lawson, Cllr D Foster-Birks, Cllr P Jones (SBC)

Cllr R Hopley Item 24/102 Planning Application 24/39202/OHL

Cllr M Ainsworth-Hickman Old Mill Farmhouse

24/081 Cllr B Samra has been added to the signatories on the Lloyds On line account,

A new date of 10^th September has been arranged for the SPCA Planning for Non Planners Course. Cllr S Edge will book onto the course. Action: Cllr S Edge

The Parish Newsletter and lead roles discussion will be carried forward to the July meeting.

The clerk will contact Cllr Pert (SBC ) after the Election on the 4^th July with regards to the inclusion of Tommy’s Trail on the definitive map..

The refurbishment of St Luke’s Church Hall is moving quickly and it is hoped it will be open by September. The venue for future Chebsey Parish Council meetings will be discussed at the September meeting.

There has been no contact from the Enforcement Office regarding the moving of soil at Izaak Walton Fisheries. The clerk will contact them again. Action: Clerk

The minutes of the meeting held on 13^th May 2024 were approved as a true record of the meeting by everyone present. The Chair signed the minutes.

Lloyds On Line Account balance at 31^st May 2024   £8584.12 (Including £406.25 earmarked for Defibs)

June payments for approval

G. Tec grass cutting at NB recreation area May Invoice   £168.00

Clerks June salary                                                             £323.68

Clerk to arrange Afternoon Tea for Two for Dr Wheeler     £43.90

Clear Councils Insurance due 30^th June 2024                   £550.24

CPRE DD £36.00 not yet taken.

Balance after payments                                                  £7498.30 (Including £406.25 earmarked for Defibs)

All payments approved by everyone present.

Budget is on track, no unforeseen costs this month.

The replacement equipment has now been received to do the repairs at Norton Bridge Recreation Area. A date is to be arranged for the working party to carry out the work.

The clerk will write to Friends of Norton Bridge to ask if they would consider making a contribution to the cost of the grass maintenance. Action: Clerk

29th June – Civic Amenity Visit

1^st July-  Parish Council meeting

6^th July Great Bridgeford Fete

20^th July Fete at the Railway Inn Norton Bridge

27th July – Civic Amenity Visit

2^nd September- Parish Council Meeting

28th September – Civic Amenity Visit

7^th October – Parish Council meeting

26th October – Civic Amenity Visit

4^th November – Parish Council meeting

30th November – Civic Amenity Visit

2^nd December – Parish council meeting

The civic amenities visits are being well attended.

The purchaser of the land at Station Road Norton Bridge is happy to keep things as they are and does not want any help with funding the purchase. This item will be removed from future agendas.

Cllr S Edge reported fly tipping in Lower Heamies, she was impressed with Street Scene who dealt with the issue quickly.

Cllr M Ainsworth- Hickman is concerned about the amount of water flowing through the gully outside her property; she will contact Severn Trent Water to ask them to investigate the problem. Action: Cllr M Ainsworth-Hickman

There is a large amount of grass growing down the middle of Old Oxleasowes Road. The clerk will report it to Street Scene. Action: Clerk

The Land owner on Hilcote Lane is going to deal with the broken pipe work causing the flooding.

Due to the work on the A34 Traffic coming off the motorway at Cresswell is blocking access and causing long delays.

A large fence has been erected at a property on the Cresswell Road; this is causing problems with visibility. The clerk will report both problems to the Highways and Enforcement Office.

An update was received from the , Phase 2a – Stakeholder and Community Engagement Manager (Community Area 1, Fradley to Colton; and Community Area 5, South Cheshire) Community & Stakeholder Engagement Directorate,| HS2 Ltd

“Unfortunately, we were unable to complete the printing and post out the newsletter before the start of the pre-election period on 25 May, which is the period prior to an election during which we are restricted on publishing new information. We will therefore plan to provide a direct update to communities following the General Election on 4 July.”

An article appeared in the Staffordshire Newsletter stating that Staffordshire’s County Council Leader has requested Parliament repeal the Act enabling the second leg of HS2 through the area.

Meecebrook

Stafford Borough Council were due to discuss Meecebrook at their cabinet meeting on 5^th June 2024, this has now been removed from the agenda. The item will not be looked at again before September which means the Local Plan may not be ready and a Plan will be set by Government.

Email from SBC re Bee Friendly Workshops. The clerk will put the posters on Facebook, the website and the notice boards. Action: Clerk

Email from GoCompare asking for a link to be put on our website with a guide for tips to protect homes from flooding. The link was discussed and it was agreed to put in on the website. Action: Clerk.

Email from Hedgehogs R Us Highway Project. The poster was discussed and it was agreed to put it on the website, but not to purchase any fence surrounds.

Email from Resident regarding overhanging tree. Cllr M Ainsworth- Hickman visited the resident who has now contacted Street Scene.

The Documents for the Planning application 24/39030/FUL at Drumble House were looked at by the Cllr’s. There were no objections to the application. The clerk wrote to the Case Officer on 30^th May 2024 to advise him.

Planning Application 24/39202/OHL at Shallowford. The application was discussed and there were no objections. The clerk will notify the Case Officer.  Action: Clerk

Planning Application 24/39132/TCA at Riverside Farm. The Parish Council are not asked for their comments on these applications.

Discuss the Parish Newsletter and the lead and deputy roles.

The next meeting will be held on 1^st July 2024 7pm in Chebsey Parish Hall